UP Connects Birth With Nature, Gifts Saplings And Green Gold Certificate To Families Of Over 18,300 Newborns

In a unique initiative to link environmental conservation with the celebration of new life, the Uttar Pradesh government has awarded Green Gold Certificates to 18,348 newborns delivered in government hospitals across the state between July 1 and July 7. Alongside the certificates, families were also gifted a sapling, symbolising prosperity, growth, and a commitment to a greener future.

Implemented jointly by the Forest Department and the Health Department under the Plantation Mahabhiyan, the initiative aims to promote tree plantation, environmental awareness, and community participation in protecting green cover. Parents pledged to care for the plant just as they would for their newborn, making it a dual celebration of life and nature.

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According to Deepak Kumar, Mission Director of Plantation Mahabhiyan, the drive covered district hospitals, community health centres (CHCs), primary health centres (PHCs) and other government facilities involved in institutional deliveries.

Families were provided with a variety of plant species, including Jamun, Sahjan (Moringa), Guava, Neem, Teak, Sheesham, Silver Oak, Amla, Kanji, Mango, Pomegranate, Belpathar, Tulsi, Banyan, Peepal, Bel, Mahua, Jackfruit, Pakad, Mahogany, Lychee, and Lemon. The initiative encourages families to plant saplings at home, community spaces, or farms, ensuring that each birth leaves behind a lasting green footprint.

Among the divisional rankings, Lucknow Mandal led with the highest number of certificates issued (2,555), followed by Devipatan (1,854) and Agra (1,406).

Green Gold Certificates by Mandal:

-Lucknow – 2,555

-Devipatan – 1,854

-Agra – 1,406

-Bareilly – 1,379

-Prayagraj – 1,332

-Meerut – 1,141

-Saharanpur – 1,055

-Kanpur – 1,052

-Aligarh – 1,019

-Gorakhpur – 1,018

-Ayodhya – 1,015

-Moradabad – 709

-Jhansi – 602

-Basti – 540

-Chitrakoot – 515

-Varanasi – 491

-Azamgarh – 414

-Mirzapur – 251

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The campaign has been widely appreciated for its symbolic value and environmental impact, with officials hoping that it will foster a culture of ecological responsibility among the citizens of Uttar Pradesh.